Aman means “safe, peaceful, tranquil”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Uyghur and Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz and Turkmen.
- Aman is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Aman mean?
ئىشەنچلىك، تىنچ، خاتىرجەمLiteral meaning
Aman (ئامان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “safe, peaceful, tranquil” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Aman in Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Turkmen
What does Aman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئامان, Aman (ULY transliteration), ئامانجان, Amanjan, ئامانخان and Amanxan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, peaceful, tranquil” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Aman mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Аман and Aman (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, peaceful, tranquil” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[2]
What does Aman mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Аман and Aman (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, peaceful, tranquil” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Aman mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Aman. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, peaceful, tranquil” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Aman come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Aman?
Aman is used as a given name in Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Turkmen. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Aman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئامانArabic script ئامانجانArabic script, variant AmanjanLatin, variant ئامانخانArabic script, variant AmanxanLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “safe, peaceful, tranquil” | Documented[1] |
| Kazakh | АманCyrillic | Unisex | same as above: “safe, peaceful, tranquil” | Documented[2] |
| Kyrgyz | АманCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “safe, peaceful, tranquil” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | AmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “safe, peaceful, tranquil” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Aman
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aman[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Аман[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| ئامان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Aman[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ئامانجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Amanjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئامانخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Amanxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Аман[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Aman | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Аман | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Aman | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Aman | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Aman
Variants and linked names
- AmangulGirl“security, safety, peace + rose; flower”
Sibling names for Aman
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Aman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NisepxanGirl“belonging, distinctiveness”same language (uyghur)
- “wild boar”same language (uyghur)
- ZeminqizGirl“land, soil, homeland”same language (uyghur)
- BurawidinBoy“sinless, pure person of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ÖktemniyazBoy“Öktem with the suffix Niyaz”same language (uyghur)
- ElqucharBoy“one who attains fortune”same language (uyghur)
- MirullaBoy“bey (man) loyal to God”same language (uyghur)
- “well-intentioned, intelligent”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Aman
What does the name Aman mean?
Aman means “safe, peaceful, tranquil”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Uyghur and Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz and Turkmen.
Is Aman a girl's or a boy's name?
Aman is recorded for both girls and boys. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kazakh: girls and boys; Kyrgyz: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Aman come from?
Aman is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Aman?
Aman is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Turkmen. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Aman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Аман (Cyrillic), ئامان (Arabic script), ئامانجان (Arabic script), Amanjan (Latin), ئامانخان (Arabic script), Amanxan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Aman have?
Aman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئىشەنچلىك، تىنچ، خاتىرجەم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (unisex) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Aman recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Аман recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Аман (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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